January weather forecast
Sunset Beach, NC

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another fresh winter month in Sunset Beach, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average low of 41.4°F (5.2°C) and an average high of 54.1°F (12.3°C).

Temperature

January tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 54.1°F (12.3°C) and a low of 41.4°F (5.2°C).

Humidity

January is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 10.6 days and accumulates 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January and February are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 0.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Sunset Beach, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 12min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of January, in Sunset Beach, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:43 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Sunset Beach, the average sunshine in January is 5.6h.

UV index

January and February, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 in January translates into these instructions:
Prioritize safety - The need to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is emphasized. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

Sunset Beach, North Carolina, experiences its lowest temperatures in January, with an average peak of 54.1°F (12.3°C) and a low of 41.4°F (5.2°C).

What are the temperatures in January?

In January, in Sunset Beach, the average high-temperature is 54.1°F (12.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 41.4°F (5.2°C).

What is the least humid month?

The least humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 74%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 10.6 days and typically collects 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Sunset Beach, in January, during 10.6 rainfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Sunset Beach?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.3 days and accumulates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

When does it start snowing?

January is the first month it typically snows. Throughout January, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Sunset Beach, the average day length in January is 10h and 12min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:43 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and February, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Sunset Beach, NC

Average temperature in January - Sunset Beach, NC
  • Average high temperature in January: 54.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 41.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (75.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (41.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Sunset Beach, NC

Average pressure in January - Sunset Beach, NC
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and December (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Sunset Beach, NC

Average wind speed in January - Sunset Beach, NC
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Sunset Beach, NC

Average humidity in January - Sunset Beach, NC
  • Average humidity in January: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June, August, September and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Sunset Beach, NC

Average rainfall in January - Sunset Beach, NC
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (6.1").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.5").

Average rainfall days in January
Sunset Beach, NC

Average rainfall days in January - Sunset Beach, NC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Sunset Beach, NC

Average snowfall in January - Sunset Beach, NC
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Sunset Beach, NC

Average snowfall days in January - Sunset Beach, NC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Sunset Beach, NC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Sunset Beach, NC
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Sunset Beach, NC

Average sunshine days in January - Sunset Beach, NC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Sunset Beach, NC

Average UV index in January - Sunset Beach, NC
  • Average UV index in January: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and February (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in January
Sunset Beach, NC

Average cloud cover in January - Sunset Beach, NC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in January
Sunset Beach, NC

Average visibility in January - Sunset Beach, NC
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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